Dr. David G. Serota (Dave), Ph.D., DABT is one of the longest serving members of the current SWSPCA Board of Directors, having joined the board in 2012. He has continuously provided the organization with financial assistance and leadership talent, and has now accepted the leadership mantle of Board President. He and his wife Tammy and cats Kallie and Jasper live in Maple Hill Farms.

DAVE SEROTA PhD

Board President

DIRECTOR

Katie Timber dedicates her life to animals in the communities that the SPCA of SWMI serves. She began her career with the SPCA in 2006 and was promoted to her position of Executive Director in 2013. Katie works tirelessly to transform the SPCA of SWMI into one of the most recognized, awarded and impactful animal welfare organizations in the Great Lakes region. Email: Katie@spcaswmich.org

Katie Timber

Executive Director

VETS

Dr. Pete is a 1974 graduate of MSU, and the founder of Dickman Road Veterinary Clinic. He and his wife , Sharon, have 2 children along with 3 dogs and 3 cats. Dr. Pete enjoys playing basketball, MSU sports and old cars.

Philip VanVranken DVM

DVM, Board Member

Dr. Marcath earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in 2011 and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2016, both from Michigan State University. She has a passion for emergency medicine and surgery, but mostly enjoys helping animals and the humans who love them get through their worst days. Originally from Almont, Michigan, she currently resides in Olivet with her fiance, Adam, her dog, Maisy, and cats, Monstro and Figaro. In her free time she enjoys distance running, road trips, and helping shelter animals.

Katie Marcath DVM

SPCA of Southwest Michigan Vet

Dr. Ryder grew up in Howell, MI. He attended Michigan State University where he graduated in 2003 and completed his clinicals at University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2007. He currently resides in Texas Corners with his wife, Alisha and their three kids, Zayden (human), Mac (canine) and Megatron (feline).He spends his free time playing hockey, camping, golfing and being disappointed weekly by the Lions. However, “this” is the year!

Gary Ryder DVM

SPCA of Southwest Michigan Vet

STAFF

Robin has been with the SPCA of Southwest Michigan since March 2013 where she began as regular kennel staff and moved her way up to Kennel Manager in 2014. She has a big, beautiful Pit Bull named Roxy, Nugget the Rat Terrier and a gorgeous cat named Kittles. She has a passion for working with animals, and seeing how happy they are when they find their forever homes. She can’t imagine doing anything else!

Robin Lizik

Staff

Emily has been at the SPCA collectively for 6 years now. She owns 2 SPCA alumni dogs, Angie and Fancy, 3 birds and a Bearded Dragon, named Charlie. She loves to watch the animals grow and thrive in the shelter and is a passionate advocate about the importance of spaying/neutering pets and promoting adoption first.

Emily Young

Staff

Alanna has been working at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan since 2014. She finds it incredibly rewarding to be a part of the rescue and rehabilitation of so many animals. She owns two dogs and cats and hopes more people will open up their hearts and homes to animals in need.

Alanna Dollar

Staff

Tabitha has been with the SPCA since June 2014 and promoted to Lead Cat Staff in 2017. She has two cats of her own and her favorite part of her job is socialize with the shy cats and helping them come out of their shells and shine.

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